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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Its warm, spicy flavor complements drinks like apple cider and baked goods like cookies, pumpkin pie, and sweet bread.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
This complements previous research on ‘smart insulins’ with a synthetic hinge designed to react to such a substance and more accurately regulate blood sugar levels.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Cornstubble added that Carhartt looks at its retail stores as a complement to its wholesale business.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Its warm, spicy flavor complements drinks like apple cider and baked goods like cookies, pumpkin pie, and sweet bread.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Constructed of new bone china, the bowls are designed to last and will complement any tablescape.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
This complements previous research on ‘smart insulins’ with a synthetic hinge designed to react to such a substance and more accurately regulate blood sugar levels.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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From pantry staples like oats and of course good, old-fashioned vegetables, to prebiotic sodas and fiber-rich supplement powders, pastas, and breads, the grocery store shelves will soon look a little more fiber friendly.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Protein powder deals Protein powders land among the priciest supplements out there—some topping $60 per tub.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In experiments with a 24 ampere-hour cell containing a nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) cathode, charging the cell to 70% capacity produced an internal temperature of about 1,100°C.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Valero and Phillips 66 refineries set to close account for roughly 18% of California’s refining capacity, according to state energy regulators.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There was Tracy Rocker, who won the Outland Trophy as an Auburn defensive lineman and was a Georgia assistant from 2014-16, taking his team into Jordan-Hare even when a mural of him adorned that very stadium.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Because the bookshelves were adorned with busts of the early Roman emperors, individual volumes were identified by the emperor whose bust stood above them (Julius Caesar was treated as the first emperor and two female figures, Cleopatra and the empress Faustina, were also included).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The company’s Arizona fab will start high-volume production of 18A chips later this year.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Those are the questions of After the Hunt, and the reverberations will be as earth-shaking as the volume of the ticking-clock score that Guadagnino occasionally employs for tension.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Keney innovations include RibbonFET, a new transistor architecture enabling efficient scaling, and PowerVia, a backside power delivery system enhancing energy flow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire helicopter pilots will be training over three nights, starting Thursday, in the Sacramento area using night-vision goggles to enhance their ability to fight wildfires in the dark.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The winners will treat real estate as an operating business, not a commodity, generating returns by creating useful places that meet evolving generational needs and deliver lasting value.—
Amachie Ackah,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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When its founder Redi Shijaku, who had formerly worked in the telecommunications and real estate sectors, started his first restaurant La Gioia in 2019, the timing was just right.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Caleb Heavner completed 18 of 37 passes for 212 yards with a touchdown for Fort Hays State, which dropped to 4-3 overall, 3-2 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Look to flea market finds to decorate with your harvest bounty.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Students took on more responsibility, leading cultural celebrations and decorating school halls.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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